Congressional Nursing Caucus introduces National Nurses Week resolution

Congressional Nursing Caucus leaders introduced a resolution recognizing National Nurses Week, held annually May 6-12. Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Reps. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., and Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced the bipartisan, bicameral resolution honoring the contributions of nurses to safe, high-quality care and the invaluable role nurses play in patient care. In addition, the resolution highlights the care nurses provide in treating injured and sick patients during wartime, natural disasters and public health emergencies. (Sen. Merkley news release, 5/6/25)